The city of Shanghai has maintained its position as one of China’s trade and financial hubs, and
also features mainland China’s biggest share market. In recent years China has established itself
as the world’s most rapidly developing major economy. Shanghai is representative of China in this
respect, being a booming commercial metropolis attracting millions of tourists and featuring myriad
of exciting attractions and glamorous Shanghai five star hotels.
The Shanghai Hongqiao Linkong Economic Zone was established with the objective of attracting
large-scale investment by multinational companies, whilst integrating city industry, advanced
technology and transport access. Encompassing an area of 2.8 square kilometers, the Shanghai
Hongqiao Linkong Economic Zone was conceived as an elite zone for company headquarters and advanced
technology centres in the midst of a pleasant garden-like environment. Great care has been taken to
retain large areas of greenery in the development zone, creating an attractive environment for
today’s environmentally conscious companies.
With the aim of luring investment from major established companies, the authorities are
emphasizing the centre’s attractions, including favourable regulations, convenient access to
transport links and a skilled labour force. A particular focus has been creating an environment
conducive to the operations of advanced technology firms. Already companies like ECS Technology
China, Digital China and SYNNEX Corporation have established their presence at the zone. Other
major players include the Zhengda Lotus Storage Market from Thailand and the Lenovo Group of
China. There is no doubt that the Shanghai Hongqiao Linkong Economic Zone is developing
rapidly as was envisaged, with consistent investment and development by major companies.
The zone’s southern area in particular has evolved into a concentrated commercial hub, with
companies having established office buildings, regional headquarters, research and development
centres as well as sales departments in this area.
